In times of crisis, people often turn toward faith. As the modern world began to collapse, it was only natural for people to seek solace in church. Milwaukee, having had in the past a fairly large Catholic population, has a few old monastic buildings here and there, well suited to feeding and housing large groups of people. At one of these old monasteries, a priest and Franciscan brother began to organize his parish, finding and growing food as well as producing the other necessities of life. At the same time, many in the wake of the apocalypse were called to the lord's service. That Franciscan priest became the first Lord Abbot of the Brothers, and those with the call became the first brothers. Now, believing themselves charged with a divine mission to protect the weak, the brothers have gathered about themselves a community of people. The monks care for and protect their flock from the dangers of the new fallen world, and in return are tithed a portion, either in goods, food or work.
Lord Abbot John the Healer
Captain Francis the Red
Religious:
Yes (Catholic/Franciscan)
Group Size:
Medium
Other Notes:
Organization:
Brothers Militant: The elite soldiers of the Monastery, they spend their time in training, guarding, and fighting. They believe their purpose is holy, the protection of the faithful, and are fanatical in their duty. Brothers Ordinary: Simple monks, often skilled in healing and agriculture Lay Brothers: Catholic men of the community who have not yet taken their vows or do not plan to. They act as an addition to the strength of the other brothers, either as simple labor, or as a militia in times of need.
Captain Francis the Red
Organization:
Brothers Militant: The elite soldiers of the Monastery, they spend their time in training, guarding, and fighting. They believe their purpose is holy, the protection of the faithful, and are fanatical in their duty.Brothers Ordinary: Simple monks, often skilled in healing and agriculture
Lay Brothers: Catholic men of the community who have not yet taken their vows or do not plan to. They act as an addition to the strength of the other brothers, either as simple labor, or as a militia in times of need.